innervation Meaning & Definition
/ɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən/
What Does Innervation Mean?
Innervation is a noun that means The act of innervating or stimulating. Special activity excited in any part of the nervous system or in any organ of sense or motion; the nervous influence necessary for the maintenance of life, and the functions of the various organs. The distribution of nerves in an animal, or to any of its parts. It can also mean The act of innervating or stimulating.
Word Facts for Innervation
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Plural | innervations |
Innervation Definition (Noun)
- : The act of innervating or stimulating. Special activity excited in any part of the nervous system or in any organ of sense or motion; the nervous influence necessary for the maintenance of life, and the functions of the various organs. The distribution of nerves in an animal, or to any of its parts.
- The act of innervating or stimulating.
- Special activity excited in any part of the nervous system or in any organ of sense or motion; the nervous influence necessary for the maintenance of life, and the functions of the various organs.
- The distribution of nerves in an animal, or to any of its parts.
Synonyms of Innervation
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Innervation synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
innervation (countable and uncountable, plural innervations)
Origin of Innervation
From innervate + -ion.
Innervation Pronunciation
Innervation is pronounced /ɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən/ and has 4 syllables, with the main stress on the third syllable (veɪ).